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Shea Langeliers Launches Three-Run Homer in First Game Back With Athletics

Oakland added depth by promoting right-hander Justin Sterner alongside outfielder Colby Thomas from Triple-A Las Vegas

Jun 30, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA;  Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers (23) hits a three-run home run against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Langeliers was reinstated from the 10-day injured list on June 30 after fouling off a pitch on June 5 that led to a strained left oblique
  • He went 8-for-13 with a homer and four RBIs over three rehab games with Triple-A Las Vegas
  • His three-run shot came off a 96 mph sinker from Drew Rasmussen in the opener against the Tampa Bay Rays and traveled 408 feet at an exit velocity of 111.1 mph
  • The A’s optioned outfielder JJ Bleday, catcher Willie MacIver and right-hander Tyler Ferguson after recalling Sterner and Thomas
  • Langeliers owns a .237 batting average with 10 homers and 27 RBIs in 56 games this season